Although I didn't know Stevenson extremely well, his presence will be missed greatly. Our family condolences go out to Polly, Nell and the Palfi family. I got to know Stevenson while working at the Hogan Jazz Archives, and my wife Carolyn taught Nell in high school---one of those strange small world convergences in NO.. So I used to have cheery and fun conversations with him as he dropped off Nell and I dropped off my son at school. May his work live on and inspire others (I love the idea of the scholarship in his name for aspiring film students). As with others, I hope Nell finds peace amid this great tragedy. RIP Stevenson Charles Chamberlain, Historian, Louisiana State Museum
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